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Karianne Kas (D66) receives most preference votes in Bloemendaal, Alderman Stam (VVD) popular in Heemstede, GL-PvdA Zandvoort number 2 outvotes lead candidate

Preference votes for Dutch municipal elections were announced on Friday, revealing significant shifts in candidate popularity in Bloemendaal, Heemstede, and Zandvoort. These results could lead to changes in local council compositions as candidates who received high numbers of preference votes may secure seats over their party's list leaders.

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Police arrest 17 people during King's Night in Arnhem

Police in Arnhem arrested 17 people during King's Night for offenses including assault, public order disturbances, and insults. Municipal enforcers were also busy addressing cases of public urination, though city attendance was lower than the previous year.

Koninklijke HFC signs former AZ player; defender returns to second division after knee injury

Koninklijke HFC has signed 25-year-old defender Fons Gemmel from Swift for the upcoming season. The former AZ player returns to the Second Division after recovering from a serious knee injury.

Royal family ready for King's Day in Dokkum, shares photo

The Dutch royal family has shared a photo on social media expressing their excitement for the national King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The post, released by the Government Information Service, features King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima, and their three daughters. The royal couple included a message in both Dutch and Frisian to mark the occasion.

Hate getting up early? These are the King's Day hotspots in Haarlem for the rest of the day

Haarlem offers numerous activities throughout King's Day for those who prefer to start their celebrations later in the day. The city features dozens of hotspots and events spread across various locations to celebrate the King's birthday.

Iran: US responsible for failed negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the United States for the failure of peace negotiations in Pakistan. Araghchi made these statements upon arriving in Russia for a scheduled meeting with President Vladimir Putin.